Blanchard (FR 1110) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas
Blanchard (FR 1110) in AR
A 7.3-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Stone County, AR. The road serves Blanchard Springs Caverns.
Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Sylamore Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 30-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 7.3 miles in are fully maintained. Paved the whole way in (7.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 5.3 miles in.
The nearest town, Mountain View, is 8.6 mi off.
September normals 59–84°F, 3.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Sylamore Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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